Feature
November
Demolishing Dignity: The Eviction of Migrants in Ventimiglia
Ventimiglia, with its stunning natural beauty, becomes an ominous backdrop to a crisis that demands profound reflection on our collective priorities and values. The postcard landscape starkly contrasts with tired faces and stories of vulnerability that struggle each day to emerge from the dust and contempt. It is insufficient to justify the denial of hospitality with political rhetoric; it reflects a system that ignores the suffering of many in the name of false security.
November
Lebanon’s Cultural Heritage at Risk: How International Frameworks Attempt to Safeguard It
The critical state of Lebanon’s cultural sites calls for the international community to guarantee the preservation of cultural heritage as a crucial component of peace processes and post-conflict resilience.
November
The War on Gaza’s Impact on Education: Scholasticide in Modern-Day Conflict
The right to education is enshrined in the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and even during wartime, under the Fourth Geneva Convention. Why, then, is the world turning a blind eye as schools in Gaza crumble, students are targeted and entire institutions collapse? The gradual normalization of educational violence is deeply troubling, highlighting a deeper decay of global values and human rights.
October
Borders after Borders: How Europe is Falling Short in the Integration of People on the Move
Agree or disagree: “Most refugees who come to my country will successfully integrate into their new society”? If, on a global average, half of the people believe this to be true, the people of Europe seem less optimistic.
October
Le Diptyque DUNE: la voix d’un autre monde
Dune, c’est de la science-fiction réfléchie, qui existe en dehors de son genre. Dune, c’est une tirade de questionnements, c’est une tragédie grecque dans un univers lointain qui combine émotions et pragmatisme. Dune, c’est une passion débordante que l’on a polie pour en faire un diamant. Épice et tout.
October
Australia’s Colonial Logic of Child Imprisonment: How Indigenous Incarceration and Asylum Seeker Detention Violate Human Rights
Australia's treatment of children, particularly Indigenous and asylum-seeking children, violates global human rights standards and raises several critical questions: Why are these vulnerable children subjected to such mistreatment, and why does Australia continue to incarcerate and detain them unlawfully? What purpose are these punitive measures serving for Australia as an ongoing colonial project, and why are Australian people allowing such blatant violations of both national and global human rights to be carried out in their name?
October
Cairo in a Yellow Filter
The renowned Egyptian novelist Ahmed Khaled Tawfik, in his novel Utopia, offered an unfortunate vision of Cairo’s future: “They will leave the old capital to burn with its people, to fade away in oppression, poverty, and disease, while they move to their new capital, sparing their eyes from witnessing all that destruction.” Expanding on his words, it is clear that without intentional intervention in Cairo, Egypt is on the verge of a divided reality—a city burdened with poverty and decay on one side, and on the other, an astonishing new capital established with skyscrapers and lush green spaces. This is the future that hangs in the balance and only decisive change can prevent such a strife.
September
Forgotten Soldiers: The Case of the French Abandonment of the Algerian Harkis
While recent efforts towards recognizing and acknowledging the struggle of the Harkis is taking steps towards the right direction, there is a bigger picture. By preserving the memory of the Harkis and advocating for justice, real justice, we can prevent future cases of forgotten communities.
September
Sabra and Shatila: Remembering Unprosecuted Massacres
Unprosecuted massacres have become the record of the international community in the face of the Palestinian struggle, whether by the Israeli state or extremist militias. As negotiations for a ceasefire continue between Israeli forces and Hamas, accountability for the loss of life must be of the utmost priority.
March
Saudi Arabia Ramps Up Defense Budget at Expense of Islamic Institutions
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 aims to bring about a complete political, economic and cultural transformation to the Kingdom, aspiring to diversify the economy away from oil production and towards cutting-edge innovation transforming its desert dunes into world leading digital technologies.
March
I Only Have Two Cheeks: Is it Worth it to be the Bigger Person?
How long will I continue to do what is right and feel like I am losing? When will it be my turn to be acknowledged for my sacrifices? When will people truly see the reasons behind my actions? Is it worth it to always be the "bigger person"?
February
Why Napoleon isn’t Gladiator – On Judging Historical Fiction Films
“Excuse me mate, were you there?” retorted the venerable director Ridley Scott after fielding a barrage of questions relating to the historical accuracy of Napoleon, a uniquely average film in an industry where only the extremely brilliant and the extremely harrowing are etched into history.
February
« Ce n’est pas l’Europe que nous voulons » : entre protectionnisme, libéralisme et écologie, l’explication d’une crise agricole européenne
Cette crise est donc révélatrice de défis de taille, mais également de discordances profondes concernant la politique agricole : alors, comment concilier ces revendications, comment satisfaire à la fois les agriculteurs qui souhaitent augmenter leurs productions et leurs revenus, tout en prenant en compte les enjeux écologiques du siècle, mis en avant par les partisans d’une transition agroécologique ?